Noctua NH-D15 Dual Tower CPU Cooler is Out

One of the best cooler manufacturers on this globe has released a new product, it is the Noctua NH-D15 Dual Tower CPU Cooler. Built on the basis of the NH-D14 and carrying on its quest for ultimate quiet cooling performance, the NH-D15 is an elite-class dual tower cooler for the highest demands.

"Having convinced tens of thousands of quiet cooling enthusiasts around the globe, our NH-D14 has become a reference for top-tier dual tower heatsinks", explains Mag. Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. "In the end, it took us more than three years of continuous development, countless thermal simulations and over hundred samples to come up with a substantial improvement in efficiency. Staying true to our policy of not releasing anything we're not 100% satisfied with, we had to accept some delays in order to squeeze out the last few percent of performance, but now we're proud to finally release the NH-D15 as a worthy successor to the venerable D14."

Noctua's NH-D14 has received more than 350 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines, making it one of the most successful premium heatsinks ever built. With its expanded layout and dual NF-A15 fans, the NH-D15 further improves the D14's much acclaimed quiet cooling performance.

Compared to the NH-D14, the NH-D15's fin-stack has been widened from 140 to 150 mm and its heatpipes are now spaced further apart, which allows for a more uniform heat distribution over a larger surface area and thus contributes to the NH-D15's superior efficiency. Thanks to its recessed lower fins, the NH-D15 provides 64mm clearance for tall memory heatsinks in single fan mode, making it compatible with most high end RAM modules on the market.

The NF-A15 premium fans supplied with the NH-D15 support PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the mainboard. In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200 rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.

Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system, Noctua's proven NT-H1 thermal compound and full 6 years manufacturer's warranty, the NH-D15 forms a complete premium quality solution that represents a deluxe choice for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts alike.

Pricing and availabilityThe NH-D15 will be available by mid-April at suggested retail prices of EUR 89.90 / USD 99.90.

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As you can see, there is rarely a board it doesn't fit on. And if it doesn't fit you can either orientate it the other way to place the Videocard somewhere else.

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#4797298 Posted on: 04/08/2014 08:23 PM
Why would someone choose an air cooler over say an H100i for just a few $ extra ?

Far too massive for my liking

You couldn't pay me to put a self contained watercooling system in my rig. Not with all of the horror stories I've heard about, and potential for leaks.

I'd rather have a massive thing in my case (I'd paint the fans) and know that it'll work 100% of the time as long as the laws of physics still stand.

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#4797301 Posted on: 04/08/2014 08:25 PM
You couldn't pay me to put a self contained watercooling system in my rig. Not with all of the horror stories I've heard about, and potential for leaks.

I'd rather have a massive thing in my case (I'd paint the fans) and know that it'll work 100% of the time as long as the laws of physics still stand.

Well Im moving from a Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme over to an H100i next weekend all being well

Other than early H100i batches having pump issues, I haven't heard any horror stories about closed water loops, nor leaks

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#4797461 Posted on: 04/08/2014 11:37 PM
If you put one more fan and your pc in your car you won't need an engine. j/k
(although I have two 360 rads with one 230mm fan and two 120mm...)
And if I didn't have watercooling I would be buying one of these.

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#4797496 Posted on: 04/09/2014 12:46 AM
Well Im moving from a Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme over to an H100i next weekend all being well

Other than early H100i batches having pump issues, I haven't heard any horror stories about closed water loops, nor leaks

I wouldn't go with a H100 now that the H105 is out. It's a far better unit.

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#4797501 Posted on: 04/09/2014 12:59 AM

I wouldn't go with a H100 now that the H105 is out. It's a far better unit.

Im getting it for £45 and it's about 2 weeks old - couldn't say no to that

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#4797575 Posted on: 04/09/2014 06:12 AM
Looks good, now tests, please. So I can decide if I have D14 for sale or it's just good enough to be used in next build.

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#4797577 Posted on: 04/09/2014 06:21 AM

Im getting it for £45 and it's about 2 weeks old - couldn't say no to that

Fair enough

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#4797603 Posted on: 04/09/2014 07:14 AM

This cooler may have issues on certain motherboards by blocking the first pci-e slot.

Another issue is the fact it blocks the first ram slot.

I used to own the NH-D14. However, due it's sheer size, it prevented me from using my first ram slot. I was forced to use 12Gb ram instead of 16Gb.

After several months of use, a part of the NH-D14 fan broke. I'm skeptical with regards to the quality of Noctua due to this reason and will never buy from them again.

The cooler cost me £48 and after several months fell apart. I had to use super glue to glue the damaged fan back on.

Now using the Thermaltake Frio OCK cooler. Just as good as if not better than the Noctua. Build quality is better too.

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#4797610 Posted on: 04/09/2014 07:35 AM
Well to be fair to Noctua, they are the best when it comes to customer service. You could of just emailed them and told them what happened and they would of sent you a replacement fan. I have dealt with a lot of companies over the years and Noctua is by far the most professional. Also, they do have a compatibility chart of which ram fits under the tower. I'm able to use all 4 ram slots on this board.